Chapter 744: 744: Capable of Both Submission and Resistance

Chapter 744: Chapter 744: Capable of Both Submission and Resistance

He raised his hand, interrupting the young woman, and said:

“The one who insulted my woman was him, not you.”

“Why are you apologizing?”

“Let him do it!”

What?

Make me apologize?

Rage gleamed in Yu Tiandu’s eyes, and just as he was about to reprimand something.

The young woman gave him a glare to stop him.

“Esteemed sir, I am Mu Ying, a loose cultivator from Qingli Mountain in Taicang State. I studied under Broken Sword Master for three years.”

“I humbly ask for your courtesy—please don’t hold it against my unruly junior brother.”

She thought that once she mentioned the name “Broken Sword Master.”

This matter would surely settle.

Because only Nascent Soul experts were qualified to bear the title of “Master.”

This man ought to understand propriety.

“Show you courtesy?”

“I don’t even know you!”

Jiang Fan replied indifferently.

Though the other side spoke of asking for courtesy.

They were merely using the name of Broken Sword Master to assert dominance.

Mu Ying frowned slightly and said, “Sir, I advise you to put an end to this matter here.”

“Don’t escalate further.”

“Otherwise, it will benefit no one…”

Heh.

Why should Xu Youran and her companions endure humiliation?

Does being a disciple from Taicang State make you so extraordinary?

Even when disciples of the Outer Realm Divine Sect provoke him, he slays them without hesitation.

Why should he care about a few loose cultivators?

He took a step toward Yu Tiandu, speaking coldly: “What are you hiding from?”

“Think someone will shield you?”

Yu Tiandu, already suppressing anger, completely lost his temper.

He snapped: “Mu Ying, did you see that?”

“These barbarians—there’s no reasoning with them!”

“Show them a little courtesy, and they think you fear them, taking advantage of your kindness.”

“Against such people, there’s only one way to reason!”

“With strength!”

Mu Ying frowned, choosing not to restrain Yu Tiandu anymore.

In her view, the young man before them lacked proper sense.

With her Ninth Layer Core Formation cultivation, she could take on the role of sect master or even Supreme Elder in any sect on this continent.

She was someone he should look up to ordinarily.

Now, out of respect for their shared tutelage under Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, she had humbled herself to speak politely.

Who would have thought he’d be so dismissive?

Let him deal with Yu Tiandu himself, then.

Only after suffering will he learn his lesson.

Seeing Mu Ying no longer restrain him.

Yu Tiandu snorted coldly and strode toward Jiang Fan.

With disdain, he said:

“Kid, ever heard of the saying ‘the frog at the bottom of the well’?”

“It sees the sky above its well and believes the opening is the entire world.”

“Little does it know, the world outside is vast beyond measure.”

“Sadly, you’re that frog!”

“That you’re standing here means you’ve risen to the top among this continent’s prodigies.”

“You think yourself invincible, but in the face of true prodigies from the era of the grand world, you’re as laughable as the frog boasting from the well.”

As he spoke, he unleashed his Spiritual Power, leaping forward.

Effortlessly crossing a distance of ten zhang.

He surprised everyone by displaying a remarkably advanced movement technique.

Within Nine-Sect Land, such a technique would be considered astounding.

It was at least two-thirds as refined as Jiang Fan’s.

Mu Ying’s eyebrow twitched slightly, thinking to herself:

“Although this guy is annoying.”

“His mastery in movement is absolutely first-rate within Qingli Mountain.”

“Only because I’ve reached Ninth Layer Core Formation, relying on immense Spiritual Power, can I barely match his speed.”

“This young man before us is soon to pay the price for his ignorance.”

Swoosh—

Yu Tiandu’s figure blurred into multiple afterimages.

In the blink of an eye, he had halved the distance between them.

He glanced at the three women whose beauty and grace were unparalleled, revealing a trace of mocking intent.

“Kid!”

“Witness the difference between the well frog and an era’s true prodigy!”

He lifted his palm high, already imagining the red handprint that would mar Jiang Fan’s face.

The disappointment in the eyes of the three women.

Jiang Fan’s utter humiliation from this slap—unwilling yet powerless to resist.

But suddenly.

He noticed the three women’s expressions remained remarkably composed.

Not a hint of panic.

This stirred a faint sense of unease within him.

Before he could react, Mu Ying’s urgent cry reached his ear.

“Be careful!”

Huh?

Yu Tiandu froze.

As his gaze shifted to Jiang Fan, his pupils widened in shock.

He was already there!

Closing the distance in a speed even greater than his own.

Leaving him no time to react.

A palm, like iron forged, brutally landed on his face.

Smack—

Yu Tiandu heard the resounding slap echo around him.

And felt the world spin violently.

The next moment, his body was sent flying, crashing into his companions.

Mu Ying reached out, stabilizing him with her palm against his back.

She expected to catch him easily.

To her surprise, the impact force was far greater than anticipated.

Staggering, she stepped back, colliding into the people behind her before managing to dissipate the force.

Mu Ying stared at Jiang Fan, astonished.

This level of physical strength—no less than a Seventh Layer Core Formation martial artist!

Yu Tiandu was still dazed, unable to comprehend what just happened.

It wasn’t until the searing pain spread across his face that he realized Jiang Fan had slapped him.

“You… You know movement techniques too?”

Yu Tiandu asked, horrified.

Or rather, techniques far beyond his own!

Jiang Fan replied coolly: “Era’s prodigy? You’ve truly opened my eyes.”

“Well frog—learn from your lessons.”

He unsheathed the Purple Sword in reverse.

Immediately activating his movement technique, leaping fifteen zhang with a single stride.

Yu Tiandu’s eyelid twitched violently.

He conceded instantly and said:

“Wait!”

“I’ll apologize to the three fairies!”

All arrogance vanished as he quickly bowed in succession to Xu Youran, Liu Qingxian, and Chen Silin.

“Three fairies, I spoke recklessly—please be magnanimous and forgive my offense.”

Jiang Fan paused mid-step.

Narrowing his eyes, he silently watched him.

If this man persisted with previous arrogance.

He wouldn’t be concerned.

Because such arrogance betrays a lack of intelligence, making him easy to deal with.

A little punishment would suffice.

Now, however, his readiness to yield.

Fueled a faint killing intent.

Mu Ying noticed this and casually stepped in front of Yu Tiandu to shield him.

She said: “Esteemed sir, my junior has apologized.”

“This matter should conclude now.”

Jiang Fan stared at Yu Tiandu.

After a moment, he spoke calmly: “You’d better keep him in check.”

“Next time, he won’t have a chance to apologize.”

Yu Tiandu kept his head lowered, his unseen expression clouded with malice.

When he raised his head again, his face was placid.

He smiled apologetically: “Forgive me, forgive me.”

“I’ve always had a sharp tongue.”

“I promise there won’t be a next time.”

Clip-clop—

Outside Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, the footsteps of spirit beasts interrupted their tense confrontation.

Jiang Fan looked up toward the hall’s entrance.

It should be Xia Chaoge and Liang Feiyan arriving.

Yet.

The group entering made Jiang Fan’s expression shift drastically, retreating behind Liu Qingxian and Xu Youran.

Leaving the two women baffled.

Is there truly someone Jiang Fan fears in this world?

Didn’t he say he has means to escape even from Nascent Soul masters?

Why shrink away now?

Meanwhile, among Mu Ying’s group.

Mu Ying herself remained calm as a woman.

But the likes of Yu Tiandu and others turned pale upon seeing those entering.

As if they were looking at terrifying individuals.

They all retreated instinctively.